JTV - Order Spare Variax Parts

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vtgearhead

Interesting.  They're selling first-generation Variax transducers direct, but you have to go through Full Compass for the JTV pickups.  Nothing against Full Compass, but they almost always have to order from Line 6 (slow).

jimmyj

 I hope this is the correct place for this question. Apparently I can buy most or all of the parts from these links to create my own JTV Rackvax (Variax in a box) I already have the GK-13 pin to JTV Variax adapter sold on the Rackvax site. My question is would these 3 parts , JTV 89f board, jackplate assembly and UI PCB (which has the selector controls and switch) be enough to create this diy Rackvax ? It will be powered by the 13 pin adapter so I won't need the battery box and I won't need the bridge assembly either since the input will be coming from my 13 pin guitar. I already have a diy Rackvax with the 500 parts in it but the models on the JTV are a lot better in my opinion so I would like to upgrade to the JTV parts. I have been looking for a cheap JTV variax to get the parts from but you don't see many under $600 and if these 3 parts are all I need then it would be about half that amount. The 3 parts would have to be for the same model I would assume.

vtgearhead

I think you'll find that Line6 restricts sale of the JTV circuit boards.  If service centers can even get them, they are probably required to provide a valid guitar serial number in addition to returning the defective board.  You're probably looking at the purchase of a JTV guitar.

jimmyj

This link http://sales.wolfmediagroup.com/accessories/replacement-service-parts/musical-instrument-service-parts/guitar-parts-3145-0/line-6-50-02-0320-4.html?___SID=U  shows a JTV Variax 89f board supposedly in stock and for sale. That's why I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy the guitar itself.  The switch and selector controls are also for sale on this site and the output jack assembly is for sale on several sites.

mos6507

If you can actually buy that board a-la-carte, let us know.  In my travels I've noticed that some kinds of unobtanium show up on backwoods sites like that but turn out not to be orderable.
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Mobile Variax JTV  Battery Charger via USB
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Charger-for-Line-6-JTV-James-Tyler-Variax-Standard-Shuriken-Guitars-BA12/273812922542



This USB Charger has a Charge meter and ships in USA
Just order Charger Only  - NOT the Batteries ( they will NOT work on JTV Variax

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kastar-Battery-LCD-USB-Charger-for-Sony-NP-F550-MVC-CKF81-MVC-FD100-MVC-FD200/253962396041